Articles filed under Politics
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Prospect Heights Dist. 23 launching information campaign for $19.3 million referendumFeb 05, 2025 5:05 pm - Prospect Heights Elementary District 23 is conducting an informational campaign, including an open house on Thursday evening, as it seeks voter approval April 1 for a property tax hike.
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Kane County to host town halls on sales tax referendumFeb 03, 2025 12:57 pm - Between Feb. 4 and March 10, the Kane County Board is hosting five town halls to provide information about proposed sales tax referendum to fund public safety services.
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Illinois Supreme Court hears arguments on a challenge to Illinois' concealed carry lawJan 18, 2025 9:51 am - Amid multiple recent challenges to state gun control laws, the Illinois Supreme Court heard arguments on Tuesday concerning the constitutionality of concealed carry licenses and open carry bans.
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Suburban congressman who pushed for forced sale of TikTok applauds Supreme Court’s decisionJan 17, 2025 5:35 pm - Among the strongest voices in Congress echoing the FBI’s warnings about TikTok’s danger to national security, Democratic U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi of Schaumburg applauded the Supreme Court’s Friday decision to uphold an imminent ban if the platform isn’t sold.
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Aurora campaign money referendum knocked off ballotJan 14, 2025 1:01 pm - An advisory question about campaign money limits in Aurora has been removed from the April 1 ballot.
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Geneva to ask voters for money for police, fire stationJan 07, 2025 3:06 pm - Geneva voters will be asked to approve borrowing $68 million to build a new police station and a new fire station.
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What’s the role of local police in feds’ mass deportations?Jan 04, 2025 1:00 pm - Suburban law enforcement agencies say their hands are tied when it comes to immigration and deportations.
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‘Prepared for the worst’: Suburban immigrants brace for mass deportationsJan 04, 2025 12:45 pm - Latino families in the suburbs are worried about mass deportations once President-elect Donald Trump returns to the White House.
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Proposed referendum would restrict campaign donations in AuroraDec 31, 2024 4:55 pm - An Aurora mayoral candidate wants to limit campaign donations from people and companies that do business with the city, saying such donations are “pay to play” politics that hurt residents.
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After voters rejected request for $57.5 million, District 302 board now asking for $140 millionDec 19, 2024 10:22 am - Even though voters rejected a smaller request in 2023, the Kaneland school board has put a $140 million ask for renovation and construction money on the April 1 ballot.